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Enhancement the methodology for assessing digital accessibility of e-learning is an important condition improving quality modern educational services. In order to develop a basic algorithm auditing accessibility, expert data from 173 resources (56 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in mathematics, 65 MOOCs computer science and programming, 22 intra-university online courses 30 cardiopulmonary ...

Background: Teaching online is a different experience from that of teaching in a face-to-face setting. Knowledge and skills developed for teaching face-to-face classes are not adequate preparation for teaching online. It is even more challenging to teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses completely online because these courses usually require more hands-on activities and ...

A previous study of the initial version of the GRE analytical ability measure (Powers & Swinton, 1984) revealed practically and statistically significant effects of test familiarization on analytical test scores. (Two susceptible item types were subsequently removed from the test.) Data from this study were reanalyzed for evidence of differential effects for subgroups of examinees classified by...

Introductory calculus-based mechanics (“Physics 1”) is an important gateway course for students desiring to pursue a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career. A major challenge with this the large spread in students’ incoming physics preparation. This level of preparation strongly predictive performance because overlap between Physics 1 high school courses. Because largel...

With a focus on enhancing national scientific and technological competitiveness cultivating innovative talents, STEM education has achieved remarkable results in developing students’ core quality improving academic achievement. Online courses built for have attracted many learners. However, as the number of learners continues to grow, online faces problems such difficulties ensuring teaching le...

Many undergraduate biology courses have begun to implement instructional strategies aimed at increasing student interaction with course material outside of the classroom. Two examples of such practices are introducing students to concepts as preparation prior to instruction, and as conceptual reinforcement after the instructional period. Using a three-group design, we investigate the impact of ...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to propose one possible framework for conceptualizing the preparation of leaders for social justice. To this end, three central questions guided this conceptualization: “What are the common themes in the literature and research on preparing leaders for social justice?”; “How can this framework serve as a guide for developing a course, set of courses, or ...